- Great Wall of China has been dated back to the 4th century, construction started in 3rd century
- Great Wall of China was 10 to 15 meters high and 2500 kilometers long
- The barrier was built to keep the Mongols and other foreing influences out of China
- MIng state restored the system of civil service examinations
- MIng weakened because of pirates and smugglers during the 1520s through the 1560s
